Overnight Paper Machine Jobs (NOW HIRING)

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

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The Paper Machine Supervisor provides supervision and direction to 11 - 15 employees as well as planning and controlling production performance as measured by key performance indicators. In addition, they ensure compliance to established safety rules/policies, customer quality and production specifications. Actively leads and participates in mill safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement efforts. Works with employees to develop the necessary skills to perform job tasks as outlined in the work instructions.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Directs the day-to-day activities of the shift.
• Responsible for the resolution of shift issues.
• Ensures all schedules and releases are met.
• Provides daily communications to the shift.
• Responsible for performance counseling of individuals for unacceptable performance relating to safety, quality, productivity, and/or inappropriate behavior to include disciplinary action if required.
• Prepares and distributes shift report.
• Performs daily audits to ensure that safety, housekeeping, basic care rounds, and established job standards are followed.
• Uses audit findings and reviews countermeasure sheets to upgrade standard work or install new systems to prevent problems from reoccurring.
• Serves as a liaison to communicate identified problems to support team as well as problem status feedback to the crews.
• Supports mill and department goals in safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost,

• productivity and continuous improvement.

• Accountable for overall shift performance in accordance to established key performance

• indicators (KPI's) to include: safety, environment, housekeeping, quality, cull and production efficiency.
• Takes necessary actions to ensure goals are achieved in a team environment by leading or promoting problem solving and development of countermeasures with or by crew
• members.

• Completes all shift accident investigations within 24 hour period. Ensures corrective action is taken to address issue.
• Manages individual job assignments and crew member training plans with assistance from other departmental personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years of previous supervisory skills preferred in a manufacturing environment.
• Good Interpersonal skills and ability to influence people
• Good Organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to motivate people to perform at a higher level
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• SAP experience is a plus.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's degree a plus
• Three to five years of previous Paper Machine Supervisory Experience preferred.
• Continuous Improvement - Lean Six-Sigma, Lean/Six Sigma knowledge preferred.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Dynamic, flexible team player with demonstrated ability to lead and develop others.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Self-starter.
• Strong organizational skills.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is 1 of 4 - 12 hour rotating shifts (Dupont). Employee must be willing

• to work alternate schedules that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Awkward movements while working on equipment.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment

Pay Range:   $71,250.00 - $95,000.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process.  We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.